Jinshi

Uselessly Handsome Eunuch

An eunuch of the inner palace with outstanding beauty who takes an interest in the abilities of the apprentice apothecary Maomao and solves incidents together as a key figure.

Quotes

  • It's troublesome because I'm uselessly beautiful.
  • Use everything you can—that's the way of the inner palace.
  • Maomao, that pharmaceutical knowledge of yours is not to be underestimated.
  • Your judgment is interesting. I'll make more use of it.
  • I can endure unreasonableness, but I can't forgive meaningless suffering.

Trivia

  • Jinshi is officially 24 years old but actually younger.
  • Megumi Han voices his childhood self.
  • Eunuch of the inner palace, but secretly the Imperial Prince.
  • Sometimes shows a childish attitude toward Maomao.
  • The only one who knows Maomao is skilled at makeup.

Alternate names

Jinshi Imperial Prince

Tags

Eunuch Jinshi The Apothecary Diaries Inner Palace Mystery Historical Fantasy Handsome Maomao

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
An eunuch with an extremely beautiful appearance, praised as having the smile of a heavenly nymph or a flower's face. Stated to be 24 years old but appears young. Possesses a sweet voice and such charm that he receives advances from women in the inner palace and military officers alike.
Height
Officially estimated to be close to about 180cm, but exact value unknown
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Beautiful facial features
  • Sweet voice like honey
  • Male functions suppressed due to being a eunuch
Iconic items
  • Official robes
  • Simple ornaments indicating inner palace status
  • Herb-related props

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Clingy
Detailed personality
Clingy personality, takes childlike attitudes toward people he likes, and has intense emotional swings. Also has a kind side, feeling pain for those enduring unreasonable suffering. Attracted to Maomao's exceptional abilities, eventually develops affection for her, but his clumsy approaches cause much confusion.
Keywords
  • Clingy
  • Handsome
  • Persistent
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Intelligent
  • Kind-hearted
Motto
Use everything available to achieve the goal
Talents
  • Inner Palace Management
  • Strategist
  • Diplomacy
  • Puzzle-solving
  • Manipulation of people's hearts
Skills
  • Knowledge of poisons
  • Information gathering
  • Covert operations
  • Pharmacology knowledge
  • Cunning maneuvers
Motivation
Devote himself to the stability of the inner palace and the emperor's succession while interacting with Maomao to solve incidents
Habits
Tends to sulk and take childish attitudes toward those he has affection for
Favorite foods
Honey, Sweet fruits
Person
Maomao

History

Backstory
Brother of the emperor, serving as an eunuch in the inner palace. His true identity is the Imperial Prince, caught in political maneuvering over imperial succession. Possesses a young and beautiful appearance, but as an eunuch, his male organ has been removed. After Maomao is brought into the inner palace, he takes an interest in her abilities and they begin solving incidents together. He is also involved in plots to overthrow the state, with scenes revealing his true identity.
Debut date
September 26, 2012
Work title
The Apothecary Diaries
Media type
Novel

Encounter with Maomao

Significant event
Encounter with Maomao
Description
Takes interest in Maomao's pharmaceutical knowledge and judgment, begins cooperating to solve inner palace incidents.

Favorite Consort Disappearance Incident

Significant event
Favorite Consort Disappearance Incident
Description
Gets involved in the favorite consort's disappearance incident and becomes part of a national overthrow plot.

Revelation of True Identity

Significant event
Revelation of True Identity
Description
His true identity as the Imperial Prince is revealed, greatly changing his political position.

Deepening Relationship with Maomao

Significant event
Deepening Relationship with Maomao
Description
While solving incidents together, they come to connect on a deeper emotional level.

Relationships

Gyouyou (Current Emperor)

Sibling

Brothers. A complex relationship between the emperor as the elder brother and his younger brother, revolving around politics.

Maomao

Best friend

Attracted to Maomao's pharmaceutical knowledge, they solve incidents together in the inner palace. Initially out of curiosity, but gradually develops deep affection.

Gaoshun

Teammate

Loyal retainer who shares the hardships of daily duties.

Kan Lakan

Mentor

Military strategist of the Lakan clan, indirectly influencing him.

Inner Palace Manager (Eunuch)

Inner Palace Manager (Eunuch): leader

Media appearances

The Apothecary Diaries

Anime / Supporting

October 2023 - March 2024, Season 1

The Apothecary Diaries

Anime / Supporting

January 2025 - July, Season 2

The Apothecary Diaries

Novel / Supporting

September 26, 2012 -

Voice cast and creators

Toshihiko Sakurai

Voice actor
Toshihiko Sakurai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Drama CD / TV Anime version

Takeo Otsuka

Voice actor
Takeo Otsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Season 2

Megumi Han

Voice actor
Megumi Han
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Childhood voice

Natsu Hyūga

Creator name
Natsu Hyūga
Role
Original author

Tōko Shino

Creator name
Tōko Shino
Role
Character designer

Shufunotomosha

Creator name
Shufunotomosha
Role
Publisher

Imagica Infos

Creator name
Imagica Infos
Role
Publisher

Square Enix

Creator name
Square Enix
Role
Publisher

Shogakukan

Creator name
Shogakukan
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Jinshi Figure

Item name
Jinshi Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Drama CD Set

Item name
Drama CD Set
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular

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